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Question 13 In the pregnant woman, development of hand or facial edema after 20 weeks: a. Is a "red flag" for possible pregnancy induced hypertension b. Is normal c. Indicates probable multiple births d. Is most likely related to dietary issues Question 14 Leopold maneuvers are used to determine: a. Effacement of the cervix b. Placenta previa c. Position of the fetus d. Projected onset of labor Question 15 Which of the following does the text describe as the "sixth vital sign" for older adults? a. Functional assessment b. Mental status exam c. Audiology testing d. Skin integrity C Question 16 It is normal for the older patient to have irregular shaped pupils True C False

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Question 13

In pregnancy weight increases and due to physiological changes in the body fluid retention can occurs it is usually seen in the legs, ankles and feet.Also it is commonly found in the face and neck for certain mothers after 20 th weeks of pregnancy

Increased blood pressure is the red flag for hypertension

Multiple pregnancy and diet has no direct relation unless the diet is high in protein or sodium

Ans:b.is normal

Question 14

This method is ideally used to understand the position of a fetus in the uterus by palpation in four different sites.

Effacement of cervix can be observed by vaginal or finger examination

Placenta previa can be assessed with signs and symptoms with sonography

In projected onset of labour the cervix dilates to 10cm and aide in birth

Ans:c.position of the fetus

Question 15

The assessment like mental status examination, skin integrity, comes in general assessment or examination

Audiology is a special test to assess the hearing of the older adults

Older adults as they age slowly loose their function so this is the sixth assessment

Ans:a.Functional assessment

Question 16

Irregular shaped pupils can occur only in case of any problems of eye or vision.

Ans:False